Albion is a masonry dam located in Providence County, Rhode Island, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 400 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Albion
Albion is a dam in Providence, Rhode Island. The dam is owned by Albion Hydro, LLC (private). It impounds the Blackstone River near Lincoln.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 347 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 411 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Blackstone River |
| Coordinates | 41.95421, -71.45355 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 411 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Albion Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | RI00808 |
| Federal ID | RI00808 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |